Machikado no Shinwa (Mythology of the Street corner)

Extremely rare print of "Machikado no Shinwa" (Mythology of the Street corner) by Hodaka Yoshida (1926~1995). You can see same print at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo. Technic of this print is Woodcut and anastatic print. I am surprised by his art every time by his incredible imagination and unique sense. Please see beautiful bokashi shading and striking lines. This is pencil signed "Hodaka Yoshida", dated '76 and numbered 40/60 by the artist. This is sheet 40 of 60. Limited edition size of only 60 prints. Every year it is more harder to find Hodaka's print.

Technique: Woodcut and anastatic print. Paper size: 16 and 1/4 by 21and 1/4 inchesImage size: 13 and 3/4 by 18 and 3/8 inchesSheet number: 40/60Date: 1976Signed: Pencil signed "Hodaka Yoshida"on the bottom margin. Tape residues on the bottom edge on verso.Condition: Good condition, Slightly toned and some foxing on margins as shown. They will be matted out nicely when framed. Image part is outstanding.

Mukou gishi no Ieie (Houses across the river)

Very serene print "Houses across the river" is by Hodaka Yoshida (1926 -1995). Printed in fine French paper which has water marked. Limited edition size of only 100 sheets. Condition is outstanding. Mounting tape remnant on verso. Very rich colors. Very unique design print. Yoshida was the second son of Japanese very famous printmaker "Hiroshi Yoshida". His brother is also famous artist "Toshi Yoshida".

Rosha no aru Fukei (Scene of the building) From "One of not famous 100 places in the world" series

Simple composition and few colors, however, very impressive. This is unique subject which unique artist had interested. Very old Western style building (this is kindergarten) and Japanese bronze statue (this is icon of hard study "Ninomiya Kinjiro") are matching uniquely. Very hard to find print.

Paper size: 15 and 5/8 inches by 19 and 3/4 inchesSheet number: 68/150Date: 1980Signed: Pencil signed "Hodaka Yoshida"on the bottom marginCondition: Condition Excellent, a few minor ink spot on the right margin which will be easily mat out.

SILENT LANDSCAPES #4

One print of "SILENT LANDSCAPES. 1973" by Hodaka Yoshida (1926~1995). This portfolio of selected original eight Prints "SILENT LANDSCAPES. 1973" was printed 1973. Limited edition of only 100 sheets. Extremely rare. From our private collection. He used very beautiful Japanese Washi paper. Technique is woodblock and photoengraving. Very unique print.

Paper size: 10 and 3/4 by 12 and 3/4 inchesSheet number: 40/100Date: 1973Signed :Pencil signed "H. Yoshida"on the bottom marginCondition: Excellent condition with full margins, brilliant colors and never framed

SILENT LANDSCAPES #3

One print of "SILENT LANDSCAPES. 1973" by Hodaka Yoshida (1926~1995). This portfolio of selected original eight Prints "SILENT LANDSCAPES. 1973" was printed 1973. Limited edition of only 100 sheets. Extremely rare. From our private collection. He used very beautiful Japanese Washi paper. Technique is woodblock and photoengraving. Very unique print.

Paper size:10 and 3/4 by 12 and 3/4 inchesSheet number: 40/100Date: 1973Signed: Pencil signed "H. Yoshida"on the bottom margin.Condition: Excellent condition with full margins, brilliant colors and never framed

Sukiyabashi Kosaten (Sukiyabashi Crossing, Tokyo)

Very striking print "Sukiyabashi Kosaten" (Sukiyabashi Crossing) is by Hodaka Yoshida (1926~1995). This is one of his master pieces. This print is in absolutely pristine condition. Rarely found. This is pencil signed "Hodaka Yoshida", dated '89 and numbered 22/100 by the artist. Limited edition size of only 100 prints. This print shows Hodaka's surrealism uniquely. Stunning print.

Symmetrical Landscape D

Extremely rare print. This kind subject, many people can recognize as his work. This is typical Hodaka's style. He kept same style, however, each print is very unexpected and unique. That is why many collectors all of the world are looking for his work. Limited edition size of only 50 sheets. Very nice color and beautiful details. Hodaka Yoshida was the second son of Japanese very famous printmaker "Hiroshi Yoshida". His brother is also famous artist "Toshi Yoshida".

Test Print -White House - A.H From My Collection -

This print is extremely rare Hodaka's test print. Real title is "Watashi no collection yori, Shiroi ie A.H" (White House A.H, From My Collection) , this rare test print is just signed "Test Print" on the bottom margin with hand-signed by the artist. This print was test print for checking colors or total balance by artist himself before final print and publish. Extremely difficult to find this kind personal test print offered for sale. "VALLE DE ANGELES, HONDURAS 3.9 77 COLL. H.Y" in pencil on the lower right of image. Printed on French paper.Hodaka Yoshida is one of very popular modern Japanese artists. His collector is worldwide. He had won many prizes all around the world. In Japan, he was given the Purple Ribbon Decoration by the Emperor in 1990.

Umibe no ie (House on the Beach)

Printed in fine French paper which has water marked. Limited edition size of only 100 sheets. Very rich colors. Yoshida was the second son of Japanese very famous printmaker "Hiroshi Yoshida". His brother is also famous artist "Toshi Yoshida".

This print shows one house in Costa Rica as captured by Hodaka’s camera and shaped by his artistic vision. Unique composition and beautiful contrast. Personally I like harmony of earthy tones of grey and pink or other bright colors. This is pencil signed "Hodaka Yoshida", dated '82 and numbered 1/100 by the artist. Also Hodaka wrote "San Jose, Costa Rica, 9.13.81 (coll) H.Y." on the lower right corner of image. Very special! Limited edition of only 100 prints. Extremely difficult to find this print offered for sale. I am surprised by his art every time by his incredible imagination and unique sense. He is one of very popular modern Japanese artsits. His collector is worldwide. He had won many prizes all around the world. In Japan, he was given the Purple Ribbon Decoration by the Emperor in 1990.

Paper size: 19.9 by 27.4 inches (50.6 x 69.5 cm)Sheet number: 1/100Date: 1982Signed: Pencil signed "Hodaka Yoshida"on the bottom margin. Tape residues on the bottom edge on verso.Condition: Outstanding condition with full margins. Typical extremely minor brown spots on the margin and very slight mat burn (only when you hold it to the light, you will notice) on the margin which will be easily mat out.

This print is one of Hodaka's "From My Collection" series. Title is "Watashi no collection yori, Shiroi ie A.H" (White House A.H, From My Collection). "VALLE DE ANGELES, HONDURAS 3.9 77 COLL. H.Y" in pencil on the lower right of image. Very nice contrast. Printed on French paper. Hodaka Yoshida is one of very popular modern Japanese artists. His collector is worldwide. He had won many prizes all around the world. In Japan, he was given the Purple Ribbon Decoration by the Emperor in 1990.

This print is one of Hodaka's "From My Collection" series. Title is "Watashi no collection yori, Shiroi ie B.I" (White House B.I, From My Collection). "BANDUNG, INDONESIA 1.17. 78 COLL. H.Y" in pencil on the lower left of image. Wonderful composition and fine contrast. Printed on French paper. Hodaka Yoshida is one of very popular modern Japanese artists. His collector is worldwide. He had won many prizes all around the world. In Japan, he was given the Purple Ribbon Decoration by the Emperor in 1990.

This print is one of Hodaka's "From My Collection" series. Title is "Watashi no collection yori, Shiroi ie X.C." (White House X.C., From My Collection). "XI'AN, CHINA 10.1. 79 COLL. H.Y" in pencil on the lower right of image. Wonderful composition and fine contrast. Printed on French paper. Hodaka Yoshida is one of very popular modern Japanese artists. His collector is worldwide. He had won many prizes all around the world. In Japan, he was given the Purple Ribbon Decoration by the Emperor in 1990.